posted on 7/5/23

Governor Reynolds announced a total of nearly $20 million in investments to advance homeownership opportunities for more than 90 families through the development and rehabilitation of single-family homes and down payment assistance initiatives in dozens of Iowa communities. The grants were awarded to 16 organizations, including 12 Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the state to assist in meeting local housing needs.  

 

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County is on the list to receive funds over $1,540,356 servicing the area of Bussey, Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Pella and Pleasantville. A total of six homes will be assisted.

 

The program had $20 million available for awards and received 24 applications requesting more than $30 million in funding.  

 

“We’re hoping to build in several smaller communities in Marion County,” said Amy Meyer, Habitat Executive Director. “We’re working now on finding lots to build on and families to live there.”

 

The funds are made available through Federal American Rescue Act State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds.

 

Habitat for Humanity has a vision where every person has a nice, affordable home to live in. The local nonprofit has built dozens of homes in Marion County and provided no-interest mortgages, so they are affordable to low- to moderate-income families.

 

Applications for both the new homes as well as critical home repair can be found online at www.hfhmci.org, picked up at the Habitat for Humanity office at 2004 Hempstead Drive in Pella, or emailed or mailed, if needed. If you have questions, please contact the Habitat for Humanity office at 641-828-8844.